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ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X ZTE X990 (Single-sim) 03Points
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N96

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

X990 (Single-sim)} 3 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs N96} 18 Advantages Nokia N96
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)53%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+167 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
128MB (50MB available)vs+16GB327 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC19 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.4"vs+2.8"17%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+950 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
2.0 + A2DP
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
 
ModelX990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Other model namesZTE X990 Single-simNokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTENokia
Release date5/1/20109/4/2008
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI143 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
System versionProprietary OSSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
RAM memoryfeature not registered128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB (50MB available)16GB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity900 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours2.5 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White on orange
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Nokia N96
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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